Manufacturer
3 recalls in our database name Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. as the manufacturing or recalling firm.
Of the 3 recalls from Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.
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Makita is recalling about 450 5057KB circular saws because the lower blade guard can malfunction and expose the blade, posing a laceration risk.
Makita is recalling about 350,000 electric orbit sanders because the pads can break apart and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard.
Makita is recalling about 180,000 7 1/4-inch circular saws because the lower blade guard can jam, posing a risk of serious injury from blade contact.
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Makita
Japanese manufacturer of power tools
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